The Outsiders · Nation to Glory
Take Ireland to Glory
“put-em-under-pressure merchants”
Ireland — put-em-under-pressure merchants. The away end will outnumber yours. The bookmakers file them under the outsiders at 250/1 – 500/1.
▶ Play as Ireland
- The bookmakers
- The Outsiders — 250/1 – 500/1
- The federation's target
- Get out of the group
- Your spine
- Packie Bonner, but he saves the second one too in goal · Paul McGrath, but with fresh knees at the back · Roy Keane, but relaxed about the facilities in midfield · Robbie Keane, cartwheel included up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Ireland can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Ireland
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting